Aiken to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

395.9 miles 637.1 km · straight line
454.2 miles actual route 731 km · driving distance
8h 49min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Aiken from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Aiken to Virginia Beach is 395.9 miles (637.1 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located NE of Aiken. By car, the driving distance is approximately 454.2 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Aiken in South Carolina and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aiken and Virginia Beach. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aiken to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 49min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 35min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 23min $55–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aiken & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Aiken
33.56°N, 81.72°W
America/New_York
157m elevation
Virginia Beach
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM